Beyond the Bump

Bumpie group chat: are we overdoing kids’ birthday parties? Some positive “just you waits” and AITA for wanting to change my kids' friends?

Bumpies, today really is a mixed bag, so strap in for this rollercoaster. We discuss everything from vaping to religion, if we actually need yearly birthday parties for kids and the most beautiful ‘just you wait’ moments that had us tearing up. We dive into…
It’s Week 2 of Harry being away - how is Jayde going this week with solo parenting?
The mental load around extra-curricular activities and why it can be anxiety inducing
The classic trap of who has it harder and why we probably need to take that straight to couple’s counselling 😅
Possibly controversial, but should we veto yearly birthday parties for kids…?
Sophie posted a positive ‘just you wait’ moment on Instagram and the comment section definitely passed the vibe check! 
We have a new AITA and it’s a Bumpie wondering if it’s okay to try and sway her teenager’s friendships - is it for the good of your child or does it become dangerous territory?
What do you do when your child wants black and white answers around family values? Sophie’s daughter wants to know about religion and it’s bringing up big discussions in the Pearce household
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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What are the hidden gifts of your neurodivergent brain? OCD, ADHD and more - with Jess Urlichs

You have probably seen Jess Urlichs’ beautiful poems on motherhood in your Instagram feed but you might not know much about the woman behind the words. In this episode, we speak to Jess (@jessurlichs) and dive into everything from pursuing creativity to both her and her son’s neurodivergence diagnoses. We discuss…
Jess’ current journey navigating her eldest son’s neurodivergence and how that looked for him as a baby
How Jess began writing poetry and the poems that went viral
Tips for turning your thoughts into poems
Jess’ recent diagnosis of OCD and how this differs from the ‘OCD’ cliches thrown around casually in conversation
Intrusive thoughts and when they started to control Jess’ behaviour
How her ADHD and OCD look now she is outside of the newborn era
Jayde shares some of the positives of ADHD, especially through the lens of motherhood
Jess shares some excerpts from her latest book - hot tip, you will need tissues!
 
You can grab a copy of Jess’ latest book of poetry, They Bloom Because of You, here.
 
Check out The positive side of having ADHD as an adult, here.
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: shoutout to solo/single parents, what’s a sleep under & am I the asshole when my MIL…

We are back with the Bumpie Group Chat and kicking it straight off with a huge shoutout to the parents out there who are doing it all, whether they’re a single, solo, FIFO or may-as-well be single mum. After a week of Harry being overseas, Jayde is feeling it and can only imagine the load you carry. We also discuss…
You can’t do it all and how Jayde is approaching life while her husband is away
Sleep unders - what are they and are they ticking all the boxes for families who want to avoid sleepovers?
Am I the Asshole? A Bumpie has submitted their pickle and we unpack whether they’re being unreasonable or if a surprise Sunday visit from her mother-in-law was poorly timed
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpies on Board with Bec, the fruit girl - the darkness of HG, being a nepo fruit baby and grieving your first love

After both loving following Bec @pinatafruitgirl on TikTok, we knew we had to have her bubbly energy and articulate take on life and motherhood here on the podcast! After a quick circle-jerk fangirling over each other, we jumped straight into it…
The beauty and challenges in parenting for Bec
How life looked for Bec before children growing up on a working fruit farm
The tragic death of her first love at 25 years old and how messy grief can be
Finding love after loss
Is it hyperemesis gravidarum or not? We all share our stories with how dark and all-consuming HG can be both physically and mentally
Life in the family business and how Bec approaches her busy role 
Bec’s take on questioning a 3rd child through the lens of HG and the load on her support network
Being a villager and the importance of multi-generational support
 
Links mentioned in this episode:
See more of Bec on TikTok @pinatafruitgirl 
Learn more about hyperemesis gravidarum
Find support for you and your family at PANDA
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: if we aren't back next week we are on tour

We are back with the Bumpie Group Chat and honestly, we are a bit shakey and nervous. Why? Because we have recorded our sing-off and have mild regrets. If we aren’t back next week, it’s because we are either on tour or hiding in shame! 
On top of our Taylor Swift renditions, we discuss…
Jayde’s low energy but getting by! Just in time for her minor day surgery
Nail art hacks for low maintenance vibes
Sophie needs help with the dummy… not hers, Pearl’s! Jayde shares her thoughts and Bumpies give advice, too
Jayde gives an update on Yumi’s nightly performance after our recent episode about not dulling your child’s big personality (while still toning it down a tad)
We share our singing recordings……..
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How can I parent a big personality without dulling their shine? - with Gen Muir

We have brought back a Beyond the Bump favourite, Gen Muir (parenting coach, social worker and mum to 4 boys) to help us out with a personal parenting pickle. How do you raise children with BIG personalities without dulling their sparkle? We discuss…
Jayde shares her own worries about how this dynamic plays out in her household
Gen dives into how our own childhood may be triggered by our children
Introverted vs extroverted personalities and how they may exist within a family
How do we set a firm boundary even when their big personality rebels against it?
Using communication strategies to help unpack your child’s feelings or behaviours
Catering to the individual personalities and needs of your family so that we can connect with less resentment
When a behaviour is actually a call for help
Have we confused caring about our kids' feelings with thinking we are responsible for fixing them?
The importance of being kind to yourself as a self-regulation tool
 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Rommer.
 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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Bumpie Group Chat: dare we say… haemorrhoids and could this be the start of our singing careers?!

The Bumpie Group Chat (Unfiltered) is back and we are living up to the unfiltered part of the name 😅 We jump straight into…
Sophie made the trek through Melbourne Airport solo with the 3 kids and the price she’s paying comes in the form of hemorrhoids 
Jayde’s booking in some important health checks
Harry and Jayde had their second couple’s counseling session and came in hot off the back of a communication blunder
A new therapy technique was put into practise and worked! 
Soph and Nick realised they’d missed an important assembly at school - relatable!
Jayde is following Sophie’s musical hobby hunt - will she be the next Beyonce? And are we having a BTB Sing Off!?
 
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Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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“I landed on my baby”... how do you move past mum guilt when a nightmare becomes reality? - with Abi Draycott

Abi, mum of 3 and a friend of Sophie’s, is speaking with us about her story. In this very emotional and vulnerable episode, Abi describes her journey into motherhood, the day their world shifted after a fall devastatingly impacted their newborn and the family’s road to recovery. Despite everything, Abi’s sense of humour and optimism had us in awe! We discuss…
Moving from the UK to Australia and how to keep the grandparents involved 
How an ADHD diagnosis transpired after becoming a mum
Being a first time parent and how bitter-sweet hindsight can be
How the intrusive thought so many new parents have became a reality and the terrifying moments that unfolded
How guilt felt selfish and Abi’s strength in dealing with the accident
Navigating their daughter’s recovery 
When a random pregnancy test turned into their next big chapter (much earlier than expected!)
How life is now looking for Abi’s family 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How do I know if I’m done? 8 adults, 1 powerful conversation - with the whole BTB team

A topic that comes up in the Beyond the Bump community daily is the big question, “how do you know when you’re done?” Yep - are you planning on having more children? And do we all get that feeling of knowing our family is complete? Or is that a myth?
This is a round table style episode where we sat down with the eight members of the Beyond the Bump team on our team weekend away and dived into our own unique perspectives. Spoiler alert, about half of us cry! We discuss…
Those of us who feel ‘done’ and how we know
Does your children’s gender influence your desire for more kids?
Soaking up a pregnancy knowing it is your ‘last’ - is this meaningful or just another milestone that actually makes us feel guilty?
Grappling with the pressures of modern day life when your heart wishes for more children
How our previous challenges impact our decisions
That feeling of finding yourself and your ‘new normal’ after pregnancy
Hannah, our audio editor, doesn’t have a partner or children and shares honestly how family planning is a constant pressure
How fertility issues, relationship breakdowns and mental health play a part
Is it harder to lean on your ‘village’ when you have multiple children?
…and so much more!
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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How can I get this brain of mine to breathe? Simplifying for the sake of our nervous system with Jodi Wilson

The “nervous system” has been mentioned a lot lately and for good reason! Life is busy and our body wasn’t designed to be dealing with this level of stress 24/7. So today, we speak to Jodi Wilson, bestselling author, yoga teacher and postpartum doula, about her latest book, A Brain that Breathes: essential habits for an overwhelming world. We discuss…
What even is the nervous system and how can we slow down?
How the constant mental load, multitasking and being chronically online all contribute to an overwhelmed nervous system
Small daily habits that we can use to help calm ourselves down (the real self-care!)
The ‘switch cost effect’ and how it is really impacting mothers
Children’s innate ability to be present
Our biological need to rest in order for our brain to function productively
How ‘the infinite scroll’ and picking up our phones keeps us in fight/flight
5 strategies to use when you’re overwhelmed
Links mentioned in this episode:
Read Jodi’s book here
Find Jodi on Substack here or on Instagram at @practisingimplicity 
This episode is proudly sponsored by Tonies. Check out the range, including the new Cuddle Tonies here. 
Beyond the Bump is hosted by Jayde Couldwell (@londonxboston) and Sophie Pearce (@svpearce)
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If you’d love to partner with the podcast, send us an episode idea or find out more, you can over here. 
We couldn’t do this without you, Bumpies. If you’re liking what you’re hearing, we’d love it if you could send us to a mama mate or leave a 5 star review.